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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.28, 23,741.04 and 9,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.28, 23,741.04 and 9,676.32 is: 14,498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.28 : 23,741.04 = 9,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.28/23,741.04 = 9,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.28x = 23,741.04 × 9,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.28x = 229,725,900.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,725,900.17/15,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,498.07

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